#1 of 43 #1 Chinese-language movie of 2023
2023 · Drama, History
$670.5M worldwide · 21% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Chinese box office · 2023
Chinese Box Office 2023: Highest-Grossing Chinese Movies
Full River Red (2023) is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie released in 2023, with $670.5M worldwide, ahead of The Wandering Earth II (2023) at $615M and No More Bets (2023) at $532.6M. 43 Chinese-language films released in 2023 report a worldwide gross, $3.2B in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. 9 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 3.4 times the total of 2022, whose releases took $929.7M. By genre, Drama leads with $2.5B across 29 Chinese releases.
- 2023 releases with a gross
- 43
- combined worldwide
- $3.2B
- films crossed $100M
- 9
- vs 2022
- ×3.4
#1 of 43 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Chinese Hits of 2023?
Full River Red (2023) leads with $670.5M, 21% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.5B, 79% of what all 43 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 4 $373M Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023)$1.7M US & Canada · <1% $371.3M elsewhere · 100% -
Number 5
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Chinese Release of 2023, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2023.
- 1 Mar 17, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $670.5M
- 2 Jan 20, 2023 US and Canada: $5M Rest of the world: $610M Worldwide: $615M
- 3 Sep 1, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $532.6M
- 4 Sep 22, 2023 US and Canada: $1.7M Rest of the world: $371.3M Worldwide: $373M
- 5 Jun 16, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $302M
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Dec 14, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $159.8M - 7
Nov 24, 2023 US and Canada: $9.6K Rest of the world: $133.6M Worldwide: $133.6M - 8
Jun 17, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $128.8M - 9
Apr 28, 2023 US and Canada: $277K Rest of the world: $116.9M Worldwide: $117.1M - 10
Nov 17, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $76.4M - 11
Apr 7, 2023 US and Canada: $129K Rest of the world: $36.1M Worldwide: $36.3M - 12
Dec 30, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.1M - 13
Aug 18, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 14
Mar 31, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 15
Sep 15, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M - 16
Jul 21, 2023 US and Canada: $22.7K Rest of the world: $888.8K Worldwide: $911.5K - 17
Apr 14, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $728.9K - 18
Mar 9, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $656.5K - 19
Oct 7, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $594.3K - 20
Mar 19, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $300.5K - 21
Dec 28, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $299.2K - 22
Oct 6, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $249.7K - 23
Sep 15, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $104K - 24
Dec 30, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $97.5K - 25
Jan 20, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $83.6K - 26
Mar 3, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $78.7K - 27
Dec 1, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $67.3K - 28
Nov 23, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $45.1K - 29
Oct 15, 2023 US and Canada: $43.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $43.6K - 30
Dec 30, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41K - 31
Sep 29, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $36.9K - 32
Aug 25, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $31.3K - 33
Dec 22, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $30.4K - 34
Jan 24, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.3K - 35
Sep 30, 2023 US and Canada: $23.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $23.6K - 36
Nov 1, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.4K - 37
Aug 31, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.7K - 38
Oct 19, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.6K - 39
Dec 8, 2023 US and Canada: $7.8K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $7.8K - 40
Jun 10, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7K - 41
Apr 29, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6K - 42
Apr 15, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5K - 43
Nov 19, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2023?
Of the top 10, The Wandering Earth II (2023) earned the biggest share at home (<1% in the US & Canada), while Deep Sea (2023) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 43 films, $7.2M (<1%) came from the US & Canada. 6 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Full River Red (2023) $670.5M No US & Canada figure reported
- 2 The Wandering Earth II (2023) $615M $5M US & Canada · <1% $610M elsewhere · 99%
- 3 No More Bets (2023) $532.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023) $373M $1.7M US & Canada · <1% $371.3M elsewhere · 100%
- 5 Never Say Never (2023) $302M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Johnny Keep Walking! (2023) $159.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Deep Sea (2023) $133.6M $9.6K US & Canada · <1% $133.6M elsewhere · 100%
- 8 One and Only (2023) $128.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 Born to Fly (2023) $117.1M $277K US & Canada · <1% $116.9M elsewhere · 100%
- 10 Across the Furious Sea (2023) $76.4M No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many 2023 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
9 of 43 films crossed $100M and took $3B between them, 96% of the total. 32 films, 74% of the list, earned under $10M.
58% 38%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 3 films, 7% of the list $1.8B · 58% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 6 films, 14% of the list $1.2B · 38% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 2 films, 5% of the list $112.7M · 4% of the gross
- Under $10M 32 films, 74% of the list $16.2M · <1% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2023 Earned the Most?
September releases took the most, $907M from 6 films, led by No More Bets (2023). October was the quietest month ($897.1K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan The Wandering Earth II (2023) $615.1M The Wandering Earth II (2023)
- February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- March Mar Full River Red (2023) $673M Full River Red (2023)
- April Apr Born to Fly (2023) $154.1M Born to Fly (2023)
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun Never Say Never (2023) $430.8M Never Say Never (2023)
- July Jul Return to Dust (2023) $911.5K Return to Dust (2023)
- August Aug Papa (2023) $2.9M Papa (2023)
- September Sep No More Bets (2023) $907M No More Bets (2023)
- October Oct The Bridge Curse: Ritual (2023) $897.1K The Bridge Curse: Ritual (2023)
- November Nov Deep Sea (2023) $210.1M Deep Sea (2023)
- December Dec Johnny Keep Walking! (2023) $166.5M Johnny Keep Walking! (2023)
Last 10 years
How Does 2023 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2019 earned the most: $4.6B from 66 films, led by Ne Zha (2019). 2023 took $3.2B.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 53 films | 53 | $1.1B | – | Journey to the West (2014) $205.6M |
| 2015 78 films · +128% | 78 | $2.6B | +128% | Lost in Hong Kong (2015) $256.3M |
| 2016 76 films · −14% | 76 | $2.2B | −14% | Monster Hunt (2016) $387.1M |
| 2017 68 films · +44% | 68 | $3.2B | +44% | Wolf Warrior 2 (2017) $870.3M |
| 2018 63 films · +9% | 63 | $3.5B | +9% | Operation Red Sea (2018) $579.3M |
| 2019 66 films · +32% | 66 | $4.6B | +32% | Ne Zha (2019) $726.2M |
| 2020 32 films · −73% | 32 | $1.3B | −73% | The Eight Hundred (2020) $461.4M |
| 2021 44 films · +198% | 44 | $3.7B | +198% | The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021) $902.5M |
| 2022 29 films · −75% | 29 | $929.7M | −75% | Lost in the Stars (2022) $487.6M |
| 2023 43 films · +240% | 43 | $3.2B | +240% | Full River Red (2023) $670.5M |
By genre
Which Chinese Genres Earned the Most in 2023?
Drama took $2.5B across 29 films, 80% of the total, ahead of Action ($1.1B) and Comedy ($998.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2023 Chinese Box Office by Genre
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Drama $2.5B29 films · #1 Full River Red (2023) -
Action $1.1B12 films · #1 The Wandering Earth II (2023) -
Comedy $998.7M11 films · #1 Full River Red (2023) -
Adventure $749.4M4 films · #1 The Wandering Earth II (2023) -
Mystery $746.9M4 films · #1 Full River Red (2023) -
History $670.5M1 film · #1 Full River Red (2023) -
Crime $616.4M10 films · #1 No More Bets (2023) -
Sci-Fi $615.1M2 films · #1 The Wandering Earth II (2023) -
Fantasy $506.8M5 films · #1 Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023) -
Animation $133.7M2 films · #1 Deep Sea (2023)
Archive
Chinese Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1947 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $4.6B, led by Ne Zha (2019).
2020s 7 years · $14.3B
2010s 10 years · $19.3B
- 2019 $4.6B #1 Ne Zha (2019)
- 2018 $3.5B #1 Operation Red Sea (2018)
- 2017 $3.2B #1 Wolf Warrior 2 (2017)
- 2016 $2.2B #1 Monster Hunt (2016)
- 2015 $2.6B #1 Lost in Hong Kong (2015)
- 2014 $1.1B #1 Journey to the West (2014)
- 2013 $1.3B #1 Lost in Thailand (2013)
- 2012 $289.1M #1 Chinese Zodiac (2012)
- 2011 $325.1M #1 Beginning of the Great Revival (2011)
- 2010 $281.6M #1 If You Are the One 2 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $1.7B
- 2009 $205M #1 Red Cliff (2009)
- 2008 $681.4M #1 Sex and the City (2008)
- 2007 $184.4M #1 Lust, Caution (2007)
- 2006 $130.2M #1 Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
- 2005 $140.6M #1 Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
- 2004 $120.8M #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
- 2003 $5.4M #1 Sweet Sixteen (2003)
- 2002 $7.4M #1 Lan yu (2002)
- 2001 $16.2M #1 In the Mood for Love (2001)
- 2000 $216.8M #1 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
1990s 10 years · $172.5M
- 1999 $28.5M #1 Election (1999)
- 1998 $1M #1 Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998)
- 1997 $36.2M #1 Addicted to Love (1997)
- 1996 $26.9M #1 Eye for an Eye (1996)
- 1995 $3.2M #1 Shanghai Triad (1995)
- 1994 $9.7M #1 Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)
- 1993 $27M #1 Undercover Blues (1993)
- 1992 $19.6M #1 Hero (1992)
- 1991 $4.7M #1 Raise the Red Lantern (1991)
- 1990 $15.6M #1 Revenge (1990)
1980s 9 years · $46.7M
- 1989 $220.8K #1 A City of Sadness (1989)
- 1988 $108.4K #1 Red Sorghum (1988)
- 1987 $2.6K #1 Daughter of the Nile (1987)
- 1986 $7.8M #1 The Best of Times (1986)
- 1985 $35.3K #1 Taipei Story (1985)
- 1984 $23.8M #1 Unfaithfully Yours (1984)
- 1983 $37.5K #1 That Day, on the Beach (1983)
- 1981 $14.5M #1 Rich and Famous (1981)
- 1980 $228.5K #1 Haunted Tales (1980)
1970s 3 years · $18.2M
1960s 1 year · $134
1950s 3 years · $216.1K
1940s 1 year · $10.6M
FAQ
Chinese Box Office 2023: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 43 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie in 2023?
Full River Red (2023) leads with $670.5M worldwide. Next come The Wandering Earth II (2023) at $615M and No More Bets (2023) at $532.6M.
How much did Chinese-language movies released in 2023 earn?
43 Chinese-language films released in 2023 report a worldwide gross, $3.2B in all, or $73.5M per film on average. 2022 releases took $929.7M.
How many Chinese-language movies released in 2023 made $1 billion?
None. 9 films crossed $100 million, led by Full River Red (2023) with $670.5M.
How is the 2023 Chinese box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2023. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.
How often is the 2023 Chinese box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.